December is here and Christmas is near. This is a great opportunity to take time with family and friends and reflect on the gifts that God has given each of you. Continuing the formation of relationships that build the Spirit of Christ in each other and attending Mass or your church service each Sunday to promote your relationship with Christ in communion with your neighbors is essential to growth. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, anxiety, or something else, please call 1-800-622-4357 or
follow the link: https://www.eskenazihealth.edu/mental-health
CHRISTMAS TREE BLESSING
CLICK HERE for a Christmas Tree Blessing you can use in your home.
1:00 Dismissal - December 8th
STAFF GIFT CARDS
This is the last chance. We still need more gift cards for staff. The PTO is collecting gift cards to provide to all our staff for the Annual Christmas Party on December 5th. CLICK HERE for the list of cards needed and a sign up. Please drop the cards off in the office or in the drop off line no later than Friday morning. Thank you for supporting the staff of St. Monica School.
BOOK FAIR
Our Christmas book fair is from December 5-9. Please CLICK HERE and sign up to volunteer.
Christmas Home Decorating Contest
We are continuing our Christmas home decorating contest tradition. First place prize is an Amazon Gift Certificate and the honor of being the winner of the St. Monica Christmas Home Decorating Contest. CLICK HERE for more information on our Christmas Home Decorating contest in both English and Spanish. CLICK HERE to participate. We would love to see your decorated outdoor living space.
SPIRITWEAR
CLICK HERE for the link to St. Monica Spirit Wear. These make great Christmas gifts. Spirit wear can be worn at school during out of uniform days and spirit days only.
OUT OF UNIFORM DAY
December 5th is an out of uniform day for all students and a time to support our neighbors at Holy Angels. They are in need of 500 cans of corn and green beans to complete their Christmas baskets and have asked for our help. If you are able to donate please send them in on Monday, December 5th, and we will deliver them to Holy Angels. They thank you in advance for your kindness.
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
December 8th we have an all school Mass at 9AM to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This is also a 1:00 dismissal day.
NOTE FROM NJHS
Dear Donors,
We are very glad to let you all know that we collected enough pumpkins for our decorating contest. All of the students had a thrill decorating their pumpkins. Thank you to those who have donated, we greatly appreciate the opportunity that you gave us.
The middle school Winter Wonderland Dance will take place on December 16 from 6:00-8:30 in the school gym. Please contact Ms. Wilcox, a.wilcox@smsindy.org, for more information.
MATH CONTEST
Calling all mathematicians! Enjoy math and a bit of good competition? Join our math team as we compete against other West Deanery schools in Cardinal Ritter's SMART contest. The contest will be held on January 25 from 6-6:30pm at Cardinal Ritter High School. We will have optional practices after school. Teams can be formed for students studying 5th grade math - Algebra 2. A pizza party and out of uniform day will be provided for the participants. Contact a.wilcox@smsindy.org for more information.
HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST
Just a reminder that the second Cardinal Ritter High School Placement test is this Saturday, December 3 at 9 am. Please arrive at 8:30 for check-in, you do not need to register. The test should be finished around noon.
CYO SPORTS
Register now for all sports, pay when the sport practice begins. We use registrations to forecast the number of teams we need, without your help, we will need to turn those that register late away. See https://www.smsindy.org/athletics-cyo for more information or email cyo@smsindy.org if you have questions. Sports Physical Required to participate, email a copy to cyo@smsindy.org
Registration Deadlines:
- December 23, 2022 - Boys Wrestling With St. Michael's team
- February 24, 2023 - Girls Spring Kickball, Soccer, Track and Field with Cardinal Ritter's team